Find out how popular the first name Azure has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Azure by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Azure is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 81% of people named Azure being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 30 male babies and 13 female babies born with the name Azure.

It's also interesting to see that despite Azure being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Azure.

The history of the first name Azure

The name Azure has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word 'lazhuward' which means 'blue'. It is believed to have originated sometime in the 6th century AD, during the Sassanid era in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).

The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, likely due to the influence of trade routes between the Middle East and Europe. The term 'azure' was adopted into Old French, and later into English, to describe the rich blue color associated with the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli, which was highly prized and traded along the Silk Road.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Azure can be found in the Persian epic poem 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this epic, Azure is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess.

Throughout history, the name Azure has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers was Azure, a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic whose works explored themes of love and spirituality. Another prominent figure was Azure Al-Bukhari, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher from Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan).

In the realm of art and literature, Azure Titian was an Italian Renaissance painter active in the 16th century, known for her vivid use of blue hues in her works. Azure Shelley, born in 1792, was the daughter of the renowned English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.

More recently, Azure Adair was an American actress and singer born in 1915, who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. Azure Korine, born in 1974, is an American artist and writer, best known for her experimental film and video works.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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